Promoter Gabe Rispoli Built a Small Empire of Big Seats
The Staten Island promoter Gabe Rispoli runs G.R. Sports Inc and Florida Grands tand Inc supplying 18 000 seats for Operation Sail 76 plus bleachers for other events. He and his crew moved 18 000 seats for the sail parade and have handled stands for golf tennis circuses and parades from Washington to Miami. Rispoli recalls promoting major events and the 1964 Johnson campaign early gigs including 9 000 seats for Orange Bowl and 3 400 seats for a Shrine circus.
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WHA to drop San Diego Mariners amid ownership struggle
The World Hockey Association gave San Diego a 0 day extension to secure local ownership as 11 team scheduling was planned. Ben Hatskin indicated the Mariners likely won’t be in the 11 team schedule, with two San Diego groups still showing interest and Peter Graham dropping out.
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NHL Eyeing Cleveland Move for Seals
The NHL approved exploring moving the Oakland Seals to Cleveland and possible Kansas City to Denver. Melvin Swig, Seals chairman, will fast track financial terms, with the finance committee to sign off if all conditions are met. A two week horizon was hoped for closure. Denver interest in Kansas City was also discussed.
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Timbers blank Minutemen in 2-0 NASL win
Portland McTimbers beat the Boston Minutemen 2-0 in NASL action as Hank Liotart and John Rogers, in their second Portland game, scored. Liotart opened early, Rogers converted a late first-half chance after Bowery miscue. Portland rises to 6-7 while Boston leads the Northern Division at 8-5 in rainy conditions before 16,600 fans.
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Acquittal in NHL clash ends Maloney case
Detroit Red Wings winger Dan Maloney was acquitted of assault causing bodily harm from a game incident with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Brian Glennie. Jury urged league to curb violence while Maloney vowed to keep playing aggressively. officials hope NHL makes changes next season.
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Glennie
Detroit
NE Whalers bypass draft in inter-league event
The New England Whalers lost the rights to center Steve Carlson to the Florida Fighting Saints in the WHA inter-league draft in Toronto. They protected 12 players, two goalies, and five first-year pros, then passed on further selections, with GM Ron Ryan noting no exposed player could improve the roster.
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